Massey Ferguson 08.02.18 – HITCH: Rear Hitch Raise/Lower Rocker Switch Signal Issue

The tractor's onboard diagnostic system has detected an irregular, missing, or out-of-range electrical signal coming from the rocker switch used by the operator to control the raising and lowering of the rear 3-point hitch.

• 7724S
• 5712SL
• 7722
• 7722S
• 5713SL
• 7720S
• 7716
• 7718
• T4
• 7715
• 5710SL
• 7726
• 7726S
• 5711SL
• 7718S
• 7719
• 7714
• 7716S
• 7720
• Tier 4 (2015-2021)
• 7715S
• 7724
• 4707
• 4708
• 4709
• 4710
• 5608
• 5609
• 5610
• 5611
• 5612
• 5613
• 7614
• 7615
• 7616
• 7618
• 7619
• 7620
• 7622
• 7624
• 7626

1. 1

   Visually inspect the rear hitch raise/lower rocker switch on the cab console for physical damage, heavy dust intrusion, or moisture

2. 2

   Access the back of the switch and inspect the wiring harness connector for loose, corroded, or damaged pins

3. 3

   Verify the voltage and continuity of the circuit between the switch and the HITCH module to ensure the wiring harness has not been pinched or compromised

1. 1

   Ensure the tractor is turned off and the hydraulic system is completely shut down and depressurized.

2. 2

   Access the switch panel on the cab console.

3. 3

   Carefully remove the faulty rocker switch from the panel.

   Most are direct drop-in/snap-in designs.

4. 4

   Disconnect the wiring harness from the back of the old switch.

5. 5

   Plug the existing wiring harness directly into the new OEM replacement switch.

   No modifications are required.

6. 6

   Snap the new switch back into the console panel.

7. 7

   Power on the tractor and test the up/down function of the 3-point hitch to ensure proper operation.

   Verify that the 08.02.18 code has cleared.